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    Help needed: Dim headlight issue

    I have a 1980 xs400 and i've been trying to figure out this electrical gremlin that is causing my headlight to be rather dim. Has anyone else ran into this issue? does anyone know any possible solutions? Also, the headlight comes on as soon as I turn the key to the on position. From what i've...
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    81 xs400 rear suspension question

    Hey what is everyone running for rear suspension on their bikes? I have an 81 xs400 that I have put Monza shock absorbers on from Mike's.com. They look nice! however, they are WAY to stiff. I'm 210lbs and I have the shock absorbers set at their softest setting. I still have to take it gingerly...
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    Flasher relay

    Need some advice in find a new flasher relay for my 81 xs400sh. It's a 3 prong configuration and there an no LED's on the bike. I found this one at dime city cycle which i think would work; http://www.dimecitycycles.com/replacement-3-prong-flasher-relay.htm I did find a replacement relay at...
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    need help finding a shorter throttle cable

    I recently put clubman bar on my 81 400 and now I have a bunch of slack in the front brake cable, throttle cable and a fair amount in the clutch cable. Does anyone have a recommendation for place to find shorten cables and hoses? I've tried mikesxs and they don't seem to be much help. I've...
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    Re-wiring stator on an 81 xs400

    Hey everyone! I'm in need of some help. I recently attempted to rewire a stator for my 81 xs400 and it was a failure. I'm just looking for some advice, tips, tricks and helpful guidance. Some questions right off the bat are: what gauge wire to use? 16 or 18? why do both of the stators I have...
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    Need help with an 81 xs400 and not charging/fried a wire

    I have a 81 xs400. I have taken it for short rides without the battery charging and the bike runs absolutely great! I recently, as of tonight replaced the stator and stator field coil to fix the "not charging" problem. Prior to replacing them I tested both and they tested bad. I installed the...
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